Operator Packaging Machine

Lamb Weston; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston in Pasco, WA is seeking an Operator Packaging Machine to support daily production. You will package finished product under the direction of the Packaging Technician and Leads, ensuring quality and accuracy in a fast-paced food production environment.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and following safety rules and GMPs. Experience in manufacturing helps; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or up to three months related experience.
• Basic math skills and ability to use numbers.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Package finished product under direction of production lead, packaging technician or team leader.
• Hook up, fill, and label supersacks to standard on pallets passing through sizing curtain.
• Coordinate with other Packers to ensure efficient packaging process.
• Perform sanitation duties to maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Follow safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Report accidents or unsafe conditions to Team Leader.
• Maintain logs as required.
• Safely operate heavy material handling equipment such as fillers or electric pallet jacks.
• Load slip sheets into packaging equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Basic math

Data entry (HMI)

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI

Job description

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

Title: Operator Packaging Machine

Location: Pasco, WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-271714

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

Perform packaging procedures as required to fulfill the daily production plan, working closely with the Packaging Technician, Leads and Team Leaders to coordinate incoming and the outgoing product flow in the Packaging area.

Job Description

Position Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the production lead, Team Leader, or Packaging Technician, package finished product to specification.
• Duties include hooking up, filling, and labeling supersacks in a centered position on each pallet so they correctly pass through a sizing curtain before being stored.
• Coordinate with other Packers and Packaging Technicians to ensure the efficient performance of the packaging process.
• Sanitation duties as required, to maintain a clean and safe work area and environment at all times.
• Comply with all safety regulations and follows Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Reports all accidents/injuries and unsafe conditions to Team Leader.
• Maintains any logs as required.
• Safely use heavy material handling equipment such as fillers or electric pallet jacks.
• Load slip sheets into packaging equipment.
• Perform other duties as they are assigned

Position Qualifications

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or equivalent; or up to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic mathematical skills. (Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals.)
• Ability to retrieve data from a computer HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Ability to multitask; operate two fillers simultaneously.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially food production, is helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly in English commensurate with the requirements of this position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the packaging operator must be able to stand for extended time periods, occasionally climb on ladders or other elevated structures. Frequent above the shoulder work, bending, kneeling, twisting and reaching.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of filled supersacks using approximately 50 pounds of force.
• Occasionally tandem lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally perform job duties in dusty conditions, with possible exposure to airborne particles that may cause minor skin and eye irritation (see MSDS)
• Ability to work safely in close proximity to moving mechanical parts and forklifts.
• Able to occasionally work in high precarious places.

Personal hygiene must meet company and government sanitation requirements. Incumbents must abide by safety rules as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

Anticipated Close Date: 10/10/2026

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $22,41

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law